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FAMILY 1ST HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES PLLC
NPI 1326719055
Family Medicine in Lenoir, NC

Active since September 22, 2021CLIA Certified · 2 labs
602 MORGANTON BLVD SW, LENOIR, NC 28645(828) 239-9400(828) 276-7221 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 17, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 17, 2025, Jun 13, 2023, Sep 22, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Family 1st Healthcare Associates Pllc NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

FAMILY 1ST HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES PLLC (NPI 1326719055) is a healthcare organization registered as a family medicine in Lenoir, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since September 2021. The organization holds 2 active CLIA laboratory certificates, maintains a secondary practice location in Morganton, and lists Kelli Kelley, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1326719055
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Legal Business NameFAMILY 1ST HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES PLLC
Location Address602 MORGANTON BLVD SWLenoir, NC 28645-5823
Mailing Address602 Morganton Blvd SwLenoir, NC 28645-5823 · (828) 239-9400 · Fax (833) 449-4125
Phone(828) 239-9400
Fax(828) 276-7221
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialKelli KelleyOwner · (828) 850-7094
Enumeration DateSeptember 22, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 17, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 17, 2025
✔ NPI 1326719055 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · FamilyTaxonomy 363LF0000X
602 MORGANTON BLVD SW, Lenoir, NC 28645
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1150 August St Ste 200Morganton, NC 28655-5898 · Phone (828) 239-9400 · Fax (833) 449-4125

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, revalidation and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Family 1st Healthcare Associates Pllc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Revalidation Due Date

Revalidation due by January 31, 2027

Medicare-enrolled providers and suppliers confirm their enrollment information with CMS on a set cycle, every 5 years for most and every 3 years for medical equipment suppliers. CMS sets the due date for each enrollment.

StateEnrollment IDDue date
StateNorth CarolinaEnrollment IDO20220105002704Non-DME Part B · Clinic/Group PracticeDue dateJanuary 31, 2027
Source: CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release.

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

6

Medicare enrollment records show 6 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Family 1st Healthcare Associates PLLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (6)

Kelli Kelley, DNP-FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1376115873
602 MORGANTON BLVD SW
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 850-7094
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Ashley Mcdowell, NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1871478404
602 MORGANTON BLVD SW
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 239-9400
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Karen Clarke, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1902305055
2345 MORGANTON BLVD SW STE A
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 426-8418
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.6 mi
Alan Hicks, NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1720503972
150 AUGUST ST STE 200
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 218-4212
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare17 mi
Sarah Jonas, DNP, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1043887649
150 AUGUST ST STE 200
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 218-4212
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare17 mi
Justin Snipes, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1275799967
150 AUGUST ST STE 200
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 218-4212
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare17 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA 2

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 34D2251138

Family 1st Healthcare PLLC · Lenoir, NC
Active · expires Jan 31, 2028
CLIA Number34D2251138
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateFebruary 1, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateJanuary 31, 2028
Laboratory DirectorKelli B. Kelley
Laboratory Phone(828) 239-9400
Laboratory LocationFamily 1st Healthcare PLLC602 Morganton Blvd, Lenoir, NC 28645
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Certificate of Waiver 34D2337176

Family 1st Healthcare Associates · Morganton, NC
Active · expires Jan 19, 2028
CLIA Number34D2337176
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateJanuary 20, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateJanuary 19, 2028
Laboratory DirectorKelli B. Kelley
Laboratory Phone(828) 239-9400
Laboratory LocationFamily 1st Healthcare Associates150 August Street St Suite 200, Morganton, NC 28655
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Family 1st Healthcare Associates PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Family 1st Healthcare Associates PLLC is 1326719055. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 22, 2021.

Where is Family 1st Healthcare Associates PLLC located?

Family 1st Healthcare Associates PLLC is located at 602 Morganton Blvd SW, Lenoir, NC 28645. The listed phone number is (828) 239-9400.

What is Family 1st Healthcare Associates PLLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Family 1st Healthcare Associates PLLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Family 1st Healthcare Associates PLLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When is Family 1st Healthcare Associates PLLC's Medicare revalidation due?

According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), the Medicare Non-DME Part B enrollment for this organization (North Carolina, Clinic/Group Practice) is due for revalidation by January 31, 2027. Medicare providers and suppliers revalidate their enrollment every 5 years, and medical equipment suppliers every 3 years. Confirm current requirements with your Medicare Administrative Contractor.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Family 1st Healthcare Associates PLLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 6 clinicians, all in Nurse Practitioner, reassign their Medicare billing to Family 1st Healthcare Associates PLLC. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Family 1st Healthcare Associates PLLC hold CLIA laboratory certificates?

Yes. 2 active CLIA laboratory certificates are associated with this NPI under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program. The certificates are listed in the CLIA Laboratory Certificates section above.

What insurance does Family 1st Healthcare Associates PLLC accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Family 1st Healthcare Associates PLLC as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Family 1st Healthcare Associates PLLC was last updated on December 17, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.